1
as in prevailed
to achieve victory (as in a contest)
despite an accident early on, the runner persevered and ultimately triumphed
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2
as in delighted
to feel or express joy or triumph
the team triumphed by hoisting their coach into the air and carrying her off the field
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Recent Examples of triumphed
Hopeful adrenaline triumphed over evil but only with help from above.
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Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Her campaign has drawn comparisons to that of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who triumphed as a progressive challenger last year.
—Tiago Ventura, Time, 9 June 2026
For more than a century, anti-Catholicism was a powerful force in culture and politics – yet, time and again, religious pluralism triumphed.
—Matthew Smith, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
So one of the best teams the World Cup has ever seen left without the trophy and a West German side representing a nation still bearing the scars of the Second World War triumphed.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 5 June 2026
All of those concerns were largely forgotten after the transcendent final, when Lionel Messi, of Argentina, triumphed over Kylian Mbappé, of France, in a match considered one of the greatest ever.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
The Knicks triumphed over the San Antonio Spurs, 105-95.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
With 9% of the vote counted, Bohannan triumphed over Terrell with 84% to 16%, according to unofficial results.
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 2 June 2026
The film premiered at Cannes, won Annecy’s top prize, and later triumphed at the Césars and the European Film Awards, while earning an Oscar nomination.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 17 May 2026
Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Her campaign has drawn comparisons to that of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who triumphed as a progressive challenger last year.
—Tiago Ventura, Time, 9 June 2026
For more than a century, anti-Catholicism was a powerful force in culture and politics – yet, time and again, religious pluralism triumphed.
—Matthew Smith, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
So one of the best teams the World Cup has ever seen left without the trophy and a West German side representing a nation still bearing the scars of the Second World War triumphed.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 5 June 2026
All of those concerns were largely forgotten after the transcendent final, when Lionel Messi, of Argentina, triumphed over Kylian Mbappé, of France, in a match considered one of the greatest ever.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
The Knicks triumphed over the San Antonio Spurs, 105-95.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
With 9% of the vote counted, Bohannan triumphed over Terrell with 84% to 16%, according to unofficial results.
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 2 June 2026
The film premiered at Cannes, won Annecy’s top prize, and later triumphed at the Césars and the European Film Awards, while earning an Oscar nomination.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumphed
Verb
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Kramer took the case to trial and prevailed.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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But throughout the 19th century and well into the 20th, a simplistic patriotic narrative prevailed.—
Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The Tates were delighted by their enforcers.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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King delighted fans with his memorable calls and nicknames.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
Verb
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The Wolves won Game 6, 3-2, and Game 7, 4-3, in enemy territory to advance to the 2026 Western Conference Final.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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Tied 9-9 heading to the fourth, Walpole won the opening draw but turned over possession in Reading’s defensive zone.—
Matt Goisman,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Watching from New Orleans, former Huskers star guard Tyronn Lue exulted.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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Elon Musk exulted in swinging his chainsaw.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Triumphed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumphed. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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